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In Memory of Ian James Eaccarino

ByTeen Drug Prevention

This blog is dedicated in Memory of Ian. No more families should have to experience this devastating tragedy. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) drug-related deaths have more than doubled since the early 1980s. There are more deaths, illness, and disabilities from substance abuse than from any other preventable health condition. Today,…

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Sharing Ian’s Story – 25 Years Later

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On September 10, 1996, we lost Ian to an accidental drug overdose from heroin and valium. Today is the 25th year of his death. I take this opportunity to share with you not how Ian died but how he lived. All who knew Ian would agree that he had a special way to make…

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Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to be Drug-Free Family Night

ByTeen Drug Prevention

This exciting event will spotlight the outstanding work and words of students who participate in the Courage to Speak® Foundation’s curricula taught by their health teachers. The schools include Brookside Elementary School, Nathan Hale, Roton, West Rocks, Ponus Ridge Middle Schools and Side by Side Charter School. Norwalk’s Mayor, Harry Rilling, Chief of Operations, Dr….